# Ami vs Branch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Branch at none against Ami's 2. Branch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Ami's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ami sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Branch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Branch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ami has 72 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ami ships an update every 2 days, Branch weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ami | Branch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ami-the-spatial-network/id6479810067/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/branch-hq/id6747823261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [w00w00](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737276512) | [Jonathan Mahrt Guyou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823014241) |

## What reviewers say

### Ami

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ami-the-spatial-network/id6479810067)

This app facilitates the creation of new connections by leveraging existing trusted relationships, even when the mutual friend is not present. It aims to replicate and accelerate real-world social interactions, offering a unique approach to building your network.

**Highlights:** Build connections through trusted friends, Facilitates introductions without direct contact, Mimics and accelerates real-world interactions, Physical world social network, Invitation-only access

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ami Unlimited \| Monthly Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly \| No Trial | $7.99 | per month |


### Branch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/branch-hq/id6747823261)

This app helps you organize and connect with your communities, fostering genuine relationships. It provides a centralized space for groups, feeds, messaging, and announcements, cutting through the noise of traditional networking platforms.

**Highlights:** Organize communities into groups, Share updates and photos in a feed, One-on-one and group messaging, Send important announcements, Secure profile and privacy controls, Discover opportunities within groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ami free?

Ami is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Branch free?

Branch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ami or Branch?

Branch is rated higher. Ami averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Branch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ami or Branch have ads?

Neither Ami nor Branch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ami or Branch?

Ami ships an update every 2 days, and Branch weekly. Most recently, Ami was updated on October 16, 2026 and Branch on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*